2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (6%)

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

111000 mi

US $1200
Front brakes locked up and caught fire. Pads were almost, but not quite at end of life. All brake components and some brake line replaced. 
102000 mi

US $1200
Rear caliper locked up and burned. All brake components and brake fluid replaced. 
46700 mi Brake booster replaced on recall 
49500 mi Brake booster recall - failed brake booster 
52000 mi

US $450
Leak developed in the Brake Power Booster causing warning light to activate and a change to pressure of pedal during braking. New Brake Power Booster installed. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

102300 mi

C $600
Rotors rusting and scoring, all four corners replaced 
82000 mi Rattle involving parking break cable repaired 
78740 mi Defective brake booster. Booster has been replaced by dealer at nos cost. 
89900 mi

C $300
seized caliper, replace caliper 
89900 mi

C $350
Emergency brake cable replaced. 
91140 mi

C $200
Replace driver side seized brake caliper. 
104160 mi

C $845
Hand brake failure. Dealer replaced both side cables. Dealer also performed an alignment, engine oil change, radiator flush and bleed. 
104160 mi

C $1080
Dealer replace both rear brake calipers, the left caliper was seized. Dealer also replaced pads, rotors and reajusted the emergency hand break. 
59700 mi Brake booster leaking vacuum. Likely recall related. 
64200 mi

US $100
Brake booster shield installed. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

6000 mi Rattle on driver's front wheel, caliper rattle clip on order 
11000 mi installed caliper rattle clip 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Problems

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